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Macbeth

Synopsis
Verdi’s opera produced for Radiotelevisione Italiana with Renato Bruson and Maria Guleghina in the title roles. The Opera and Chorus of La Scala, Milan are conducted by Riccardo Muti.
Language
Italian (Standard)
Country
Italy
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
7 Dec 1997 at 19:55 (Channel: RAI Uno)
Duration
140 mins
Availability
No archive copy or non-theatric distributor found (4/2008).

Credits

Director
Carlo Battistoni
Producer
Patrizia Carmine; Sonia Magagnini
Cinematographer
Danilo Marabotto
Writer
Francesco Maria Piave
Music
Giuseppe Verdi
Production Design
Maria Bjornson
Costume
Maria Bjornson
Cast
Renato BrusonMacbeth
Maria GuleghinaLady Macbeth
Roberto AlagnaMacduff
Fabio SartoliMalcolm
Carlo ColombaraBanquo
Aldo BramanteHerald (Messenger)
Danilo SerraioccoServant
Enrico TurcoDoctor of Physic
Galasio. ElsaWitch (3rd)
Giuseppe de LucaWitch (1st)
Malika AyaneWitch (2nd)
Marcella PolidoriGentlewoman
Orazio MoriMurderer

Additional Details

Theatre
La Scala, Milan
Theatre company
Teatro alla Scala, Orchestra and Chorus
Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
The production was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 18/12/2001 and is catalogued on this database separately.

Production Company

Name

Radiotelevisione Italiana

Distributor

Name

RAI Trade

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